Alkali Metals Lab
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Instructions

  • YOU MUST WEAR GOGGLES AND A FIRE APRON TODAY UNTIL I TELL YOU TO REMOVE THEM.

  • Get into groups of 3
  • Fill a 400 mL beaker approximately half full
  • Get a plastic scoop.
  • Go to Mr. Bair and get a sample
  • Wait till the count of three
  • Drop your sample into the water. If it sticks to the scoop, drop the scoop.
  • You can resuse the water and scoop unless you drop it in the water.
    • If you drop the scoop, Turn on the water at the sink, Empty the beaker in the sink. Throw away the scoop and get a new one
  • After the third reaction Mr Bair will clean the counters, and tell you when it is ok to clean the beakers out. Follow the above procedure to clean your area.
  • meanwhile, get a chemistry book. Turn to page 181.
    • For the five families (1a,2a,6a,7a,8a)
      • Write a title with its name
      • In your own words describe its location on the periodic table
      • Read the section and tell me what, in your opinion, are the two most important facts about the family.